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YC x Coinbase RFS: Build Onchain
We are entering the era of Fintech 3.0. Regulatory clarity, growing consumer adoption, and low-cost chains have paved the way for a golden age of building in crypto — and at YC, Base, and Coinbase, we want to fund builders to seize this moment.
Y Combinator BlogSep 23, 20257 min read
Ankit Gupta Joins YC as General Partner, Bringing Deep ML Expertise
We’re thrilled to announce that Ankit Gupta is joining YC as our newest General Partner.Ankit has already worked with dozens of YC founders as a visiting partner in recent batches. He has a rare blend of deep machine learning expertise and firsthand startup experience that make him
Y Combinator BlogSep 12, 20252 min read
Dalton Caldwell’s Move to Partner Emeritus
After 12+ years, 25 batches, and working with more than a thousand startups, Dalton Caldwell is transitioning to Partner Emeritus at YC.Dalton joined YC in 2011 and has contributed in a number of roles over the years, most recently as a Managing Partner. During his time here, he worked
Y Combinator BlogJun 12, 20252 min read
Welcoming Jon Xu and Andrew Miklas as YC’s Newest General Partners
Over the last few batches, visiting partners Jon Xu and Andrew Miklas have become two of the most trusted voices in the YC community. They were both founders in YC’s Summer 2010 batch, and now, 15 years and two industry-shaping companies later, they’re back in a new role: General Partners at YC.
Y Combinator BlogMay 21, 20252 min read